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How to get from46th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from 46th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 46 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    24 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Northern Blvd/49 St to Jackson Av/Queens Plaza Southbus bus Q63 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to W 37 St/5 Avbus bus Q32
    59 min
    $6–15
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 46th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 4.5 mi
    9 min
    $21–26
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from 46th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 4.4 mi
    1h 19m

46th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar1558Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between 46th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line), NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 46 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 46th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Building via Northern Blvd/49 St, Jackson Av/Queens Plaza South, Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, and W 37 St/5 Av in around 59 min.

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